Equine-Assisted Therapy in Boulder

Equine-assisted therapy involves interacting with horses outdoors to improve mental and emotional health. This unique approach uses the intuitive nature of horses to provide a non-judgmental space, helping individuals develop self-awareness and tackle personal challenges without needing prior experience with horses.

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Life Transitions: The Art of Shedding and Becoming 

At Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW, I specialize in accompanying people through exactly this kind of threshold. My approach honors the grief of what is ending, supports the discovery of what is emerging, and helps you move through change with your whole self-intact. 

Why Life Transitions Are So Hard 

Divorce, separation, or the ending of a long relationship 

Career change, job loss, retirement, or the transition into leadership 

Relocation and rebuilding a sense of belonging in a new place 

Becoming a parent, empty nesting, or navigating changing family dynamics 

Recovery and rebuilding after illness or injury 

Grief and loss as a form of transition 

At Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW, I offer a rare integration of EMDR, somatic therapy, Gestalt practice, ecotherapy, and the EquiLateral® protocol — equine-assisted EMDR developed by Sarah Jenkins, LPC. My approach is not one-size-fits-all. It is personalized, body-based, and grounded in both clinical rigor and deep respect for the wisdom of the natural world. 


I see clients in Golden, Boulder, Longmont, Colorado and virtually across Colorado and beyond. Whether you are local or traveling from out of state for an Intensive, I would be honored to be part of your healing journey. 

Why Choose Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW? 

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How I Support You Through Change 

At Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW, I use a blend of Gestalt therapy, somatic practice, EMDR, and nature-based approaches to help you navigate the in-between with presence, honesty, and genuine support. 

Honoring the Grief First 

Every threshold has two sides: leaving and arriving. Our culture is far better at celebrating arrivals. I make space for the leaving for the genuine mourning of what was, even when what was also difficult or harmful. You cannot step fully into your next chapter while still carrying the ungrieved weight of the last one. 

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Rediscovering the True Self 

Stripped of your old titles, roles, and routines, a profound question opens: who are you, really? This is not a crisis; it is an invitation. I use somatic inquiry and the reflective space of our sessions to help you remember your core values, your instincts, and the authentic self that existed beneath all of the accumulated roles. 

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Grounded Decision-Making in Uncertain Times 

Transitions often require enormous practical decisions made while you are emotionally unsteady. I help you access somatic intelligence alongside cognitive reasoning — distinguishing between a "no" that comes from fear and a "no" that comes from your deepest knowing. Decisions made from this integrated place tend to be ones you can live with. 

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Who Can Benefit?

Life transitions therapy at Lexie Glisson Therapy and Wellness LCSW is a strong fit if you: 

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Are going through or recently completed a major life change like divorce, career shift, relocation, becoming a parent, or retirement 

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Feel unmoored or groundless, as though the old version of your life is gone but the new one hasn't solidified 

Are struggling to make major decisions during a time of uncertainty and want support that goes beyond advice-giving 

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Find that a recent transition has surfaced old wounds, patterns, or identity questions that now demand attention 

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Are grieving the end of something even something you chose and need space for that loss to be properly honored 

Have a strong external life but feel internally disconnected from your own values, desires, and sense of self 

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Reaching out for support is one of the most courageous things you can do. If anything on this page has resonated with you, I invite you to schedule a free consultation. Together, we will find out if working together is the right fit and what that might look like for you. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does therapy for a life transition typically take?

    It depends on the complexity of the transition and your goals. Some clients find clarity and footing within a few months. Others benefit from longer-term support, especially when transitions are layered with grief, trauma, or identity shifts that deserve sustained attention. 

  • Can I do a therapy intensive during a major life transition?

    Yes, and many clients find the EquiLateral® Intensive particularly powerful during transitions. The concentrated format allows for deep processing without the disruption of weekly scheduling, and the equine component offers a unique quality of somatic insight. 

  • What if my transition feels "not serious enough" to warrant therapy?

    Somatic therapy is specifically designed to address anxiety's physical expression. We work with the body's sensations directly, helping your nervous system learn that these physical responses are signals to be heard, not emergencies requiring escalation. 

  • Do you work with clients going through divorce or relationship endings?

    Yes. Relationship transitions are among the most common I work with. They involve grief, identity disruption, nervous system dysregulation, and often, unprocessed relational wounds. This work responds beautifully to Gestalt and somatic approaches. 

  • Can therapy help me make major decisions during a transition?

    Absolutely. A significant part of the work involves developing what I call somatic decision-making — learning to access your body's intelligence alongside your analytical mind. Decisions made from that integrated place are typically ones you can trust and live with. 

  • I am going through a career change and feel completely lost. Can therapy help?

    Yes. Career transitions are identity transitions. When work has been central to your sense of self, leaving or losing it can feel destabilizing. I help clients reconnect with their values, instincts, and genuine desires — the internal compass beneath the external role. 

  • Do you offer virtual sessions for clients going through transitions?

    Yes. Virtual sessions are available to clients across Colorado and beyond. The reflective, somatic, and Gestalt approaches I use translate well to telehealth, making support accessible regardless of location during significant life changes. 

  • What makes Lexie Glisson Therapy different for life transitions?

    I offer a rare integration of Gestalt therapy, somatic work, EMDR, nature-based practice, and equine-assisted sessions like addressing transitions at the levels of story, body, memory, and instinct simultaneously. This is not just talk therapy. It is a whole-person accompaniment.